Zillow Group is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to support the growth of its Rentals business by analyzing complex datasets, identifying trends and insights, and developing data-driven strategies to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
- A Ph.D or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. science, engineering, economics, quantitative finance, operations research, statistics, or similar)
- 8+ years of work experience involving quantitative data analysis, experimentation and complex problem-solving
- A strong understanding of statistical concepts, measurement methods, A/B testing, causal inference techniques, and time series analysis
- Mastery of SQL, Excel, Python, along with some experience with Tableau, Databricks, or other visualization software.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated issues and detailed analysis into simple, structured frameworks with concrete action plans
- Able to work cross-functionally and influence business partners to set realistic goals and focus on data-driven solutions
- Keen understanding and experience with online products
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support Zillow’s burgeoning rentals ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product stakeholders to define key metrics, goals, and objectives, and develop data-driven strategies to achieve them.
- Utilize causal inference techniques and novel experimental designs to evaluate the launches of pilot programs.
- Mentor and coach junior team members on executing analytic requests and help unblocking through code reviews & best practice sharing.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as product, marketing, engineering, and corporate strategy, to ensure relevant insights are surfaced for decision making.
- Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and optimize data pipelines and workflows to support efficient data collection, storage, and processing.
- Effectively communicate complex analytical findings to diverse stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable insights and recommendations.
Other
- A Ph.D or Master's degree in a quantitative field
- 8+ years of work experience
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work cross-functionally and influence business partners
- Must be able to work remotely and have a physical location identified to the Company
